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Why not sacrifice some of that time you spend on Netflix or social media and volunteer for a local organisation or event.  Go to www.govolunteer.com.au and click on Student Volunteering, select your state and find a charity or event that suits you.
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It's good to get your body moving whether for weight loss or fitness.  The Workout Labs website has a catalogue of exercises that you can select from to custom make your own workout.  Or, you can select one of their ready made ones such as this Full Body Dumbbell Workout for Teens.  You can also send the exercises to your phone.  They have a Pinterest page with free printable workouts too.  Find more information here.
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For those of you who are doing exams or stressed for various reasons, did you know that stress balls actually work.  According to Occupational Therapist, Carolyn Fitzgibbon, this sensory stress relief is not a gimmick and genuinely relieves tension (Wellbeing Issue 164, page 54).  Other forms of touch that can relieve tension include, patting a cat or dog, playing with a smooth stone or piece of Blu-Tack.  You can get this cute world globe stress ball from the ABC shop.  
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The Sunday Times published this article on the weekend.  To feel happier they suggested:
1. Hug someone.
2. Pet an animal.
3. Buy some flowers.
4. Turn up your favourite song.
5. Wear Yellow.
If you need more ideas check out this article from www.bodyandsoul.com.au of 100 ways to be happy (Note: not all of them are suitable for teenagers).
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I love this song by Alice Phoebe Lou about how life gets a little wrong sometimes but it won't always be that way.

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